Eberl hits savings target: Bayern slash wage bill dramatically | OneFootball

FC Bayern has not only adhered to its self-imposed austerity measures, but has significantly exceeded them. Sporting Director Max Eberl and Sports Director Christoph Freund have noticeably reduced the wage costs at the record champions - far more than the supervisory board had demanded.

In the spring, the supervisory board had formulated a clear directive: 20 percent less in wage costs. Ex-CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge emphasized at the time that not the transfer fees, but especially the high player salaries were the club's problem. According to SPORT1 information, it is now clear: Bayern has exceeded the target.

Over 50 percent less in wage costs

With the departures of top earners like Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman, the savings even amount to over 50 percent. A value that satisfies the Munich management - and gives Eberl internal tailwind.

At the same time, FCB signed players who received financially much more moderate contracts. Jonathan Tah, Luis Díaz and Tom Bischof, according to SPORT1, are well below the sums that their prominent predecessors earned.

However, the net savings will shrink again in the coming years. With the contract extensions of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, Bayern secures two key players in terms of sports, but will have to dig deep into their pockets for this. In addition, a possible loan of a new offensive player will entail further costs.

Financial leeway for the 2026 restructuring

The current balance is nevertheless positive. Uli Hoeneß had already hinted at a possible major squad restructuring in the summer of 2026. Through the savings, the club has now created the necessary economic flexibility to be able to act more actively on the transfer market in the future.

It is clear: By meeting the savings requirements, Eberl has not only achieved the goals of the supervisory board, but has also likely secured his job at Säbener Straße. The 51-year-old has recently been under heavy criticism.

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